Tangy Gim Myeolchi Cho Muchim Side Dish
A unique side dish made by tossing crispy toasted dried anchovies and roasted dried seaweed sheets in a sweet and sour vinegar seasoning.
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This unique side dish combines crisp toasted dried seaweed sheets with dried anchovies toasted without oil to remove any off-odors, all tossed in a tangy vinegar dressing. Made easily with everyday ingredients, it is convenient to enjoy anytime.
- Servings
- about 2–3 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Dried anchovies1 cup (50 g)
- Dried seaweed sheets (gim)5 sheets
- Red chili pepper1/2
- Minced green onion2 tbsp
Seasoning
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)0.5 tbsp
- Vinegar1 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)1 tbsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- Minced garlic1 tsp
- Toasted sesame oil
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Medium-sized dried anchovies work fine as well.
Steps


1. Prepare 1 cup of dried anchovies and 5 sheets of dried seaweed sheets (gim). Medium-sized dried anchovies work fine as well.
Prepare 2 tbsp of minced green onion, and take half a red chili pepper, shake out the seeds, and slice it into thin strips.
2. Toast the dried seaweed sheets until crisp.


3. Put them in a plastic bag and crush them into small pieces.
4. Toast the dried anchovies in a dry pan without oil until crisp to remove any off-odors.


5. Place the dried anchovies, dried seaweed sheets, minced green onion, and red chili pepper in a bowl, then pour in the dressing mixed with the listed amounts...
6. Gently toss everything together by hand.
Ppunwife's tips
- Toast the dried anchovies in a dry pan without oil until crisp to remove any off-odors.
FAQ
What size dried anchovies should I use?
Medium-sized dried anchovies work fine as well.
How can I reduce the fishy odor of dried anchovies?
Toasting them in a dry pan without oil until crisp will get rid of any fishiness and off-odors.
What is an easy way to crush the dried seaweed sheets?
Put the crisp toasted dried seaweed sheets into a plastic bag and crush them with your hands so flakes do not scatter everywhere and prep stays neat.





